One of Apple’s most anticipated product launches has been rumored for years.
After years of rumors, Apple may finally be on the verge of releasing a HomePod with a screen. A reference to one of the company’s most long-awaited products was spotted in the fourth beta of iOS 26, which might be a hint at an imminent launch.
Apple has used a very curious language in reference to a location-related setting for the HomePod. The setting, which was spotted by MacRumors in the just-released iOS 26 beta 4, says the following:
Your HomePod won’t be able to show you the local weather, time, or respond to Siri requests about your area.iOS 26 beta 4 Settings, July 2025
If you’re still wondering what’s so special about that message, I have a hint – it’s the word “show”.
